The Weld Central Rebels will challenge the Englewood Pirates at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Weld Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.2 runs per game this season.
Englewood will be up against a hot Weld Central team: the squad just extended their winning streak to three. The Rebels' pitchers stepped up to hand Liberty Common a 9-0 shutout on Saturday. The Rebels might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight games by nine runs or more this season.
Landon Feist made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out seven over five innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
Hugh Thoene
| 04/25/26 vs Liberty Common | 2 |
| 04/21/26 @ Fort Morgan | 1 |
| 04/07/26 @ Platte Valley | 2 |
| 03/27/26 @ Eagle Valley | 2 |
| 03/24/26 vs Estes Park | 2 |
| + 5 more games |
In other pitching news, Hugh Thoene looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Andrew Dinges was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Lucas Johann, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
Weld Central was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .419. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Liberty Common only posted a batting average of .143.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 25 runs the game before, Englewood was a bit more limited in their matchup on Thursday. They came up short against Platte Canyon, falling 12-2.
RJ Cullyford was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Weld Central's victory bumped their record up to 12-5. As for Englewood, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-10 record this season.
Englewood's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Weld Central has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.7 hits per game. It's a different story for Englewood, though, as they've been averaging 8.9 hits. Given Weld Central's sizable advantage in that area, the Pirates will need to find a way to close that gap. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
